Ali Malek KC

Ali Malek KC is a powerful advocate in the financial services sector, respected both for his highly effective and technical advice, and for his forceful representation of clients facing investigation and enforcement proceedings. He is particularly noted for his strength and experience operating internationally.

Ali Malek KC has an impressive practice and acts in a wide range of financial cases, frequently with cross-border elements, appearing for investment managers, private businesses, and domestic and international banks. His work often encompasses fraudulent matters and conspiracy claims, and he is also an expert in matters relating to aviation finance and derivative disputes.

Ali Malek KC handles a broad range of international arbitration disputes regarding oil and gas, infrastructure, banking and joint venture matters, among others. He acts on behalf of governments, investors, shareholders, charities and international companies in arbitrations across the Middle East, Europe and Asia. He is familiar with the rules of various arbitral bodies including the LCIA and ICSID. He also has expertise in handling disputes under Sections 67 and 69 of the International Arbitration Act 1996.

Ali Malek KC of 3 Verulam Buildings is a popular name in international arbitrator circles. A stalwart of the chancery and banking and financing Bar, Malek brings a wealth of experience to his hearings, as both chair and co-arbitrator. He has appeared in ICC, LCIA, HKIAC, UNCITRAL, SIAC, ICSID and ad hoc arbitrations, further cementing his status as an international practitioner.

Ali Malek KC is a strong commercial barrister with a broad practice that takes in a copious caseload in the oil and gas sector. He specialises in exploration issues, and has handled cases concerning assets in a number of African and Asian jurisdictions. Malek frequently appears as an advocate in arbitrations with an international aspect to them, including cases governed by ICC, LCIA and SIAC rules.

Ali Malek KC is an accomplished practitioner who manages a weighty commercial caseload that includes a number of international fraud instructions. He acts in claims as well as proceedings to enforce arbitral awards. He has significant expertise in the commodities sector.